A cold front moving through the region today is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms across North and Central Texas, with activity continuing into the evening and overnight hours. The system will push southeast through early Wednesday morning, bringing a noticeable shift in temperatures and conditions.

Forecasters note the potential for a few strong to severe storms, particularly across North Texas, where damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rainfall are the primary hazards. Central Texas may also see isolated strong storms Wednesday morning as the front continues its southward track toward the coast.

KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke said Tuesday that today will be the hottest day of the week for areas like Austin and San Antonio, with afternoon highs reaching into the upper 90s and low 100s. Heat index values could climb between 100 and 109 degrees. While many residents are acclimated to late-season heat, officials encourage continued heat safety—stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned spaces.

As the cold front arrives later today, showers and storms will begin developing across the region. Overnight lows will fall into the 60s, and winds will increase to 10 to 20 mph. Wednesday will bring cooler daytime highs in the low to mid 80s, with occasional rain showers and isolated storms lingering through the morning and early afternoon. A Level 1 out of 5 risk for isolated severe storms remains in place for parts of South Central Texas.

Beyond Wednesday, dry and seasonable conditions are expected to settle in across the region, with highs in the 80s through the weekend and into early next week.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center reports an active pattern across the central U.S., with widespread thunderstorms and flash flood risks stretching from the Great Lakes to the southern Plains. A Slight Risk (Level 2/4) of excessive rainfall is in effect for parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-South, while isolated severe weather—including large hail and damaging winds—remains possible across the Red River Valley and ArkLaTex region.

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